Johnstown Tribune, March 21, 1902
Ebensburg - Luke Behe, one of the most widely known and generally esteemed citizens of Northern Cambria County, died at his home near St. Augustine on Thursday of last week, aged almost sixty-four years. The direct cause of his death was a paralytic stroke received about three weeks ago, but his health had been poor for many years, his once strong constitution having been broken down by wounds and exposure from which he suffered while in the army. Luke Behe was born in Allegheny Township, this county, on March 26, 1838, being the youngest son of Matthias and Catharine (Kaylor) Behe. He grew to manhood on the farm where he was born and at the outbreak of the Rebellion went promptly to the front as a volunteer in the defense of the Union. His enlistment in Company F, 28th, Pa Volunteers, is dated in June 1861, and he was discharged in 1864, having been severely wounded in the meantime at Ringgold, Georgia, on Sherman's march to the sea. Returning to his home he took up his trade of blacksmithing and later engaged in farming. On Oct. 26th, 1868, he was married at St. Augustine to Jane R. Neason. He always took an active interest in public affairs, and was one of the most intelligent residents of his community. For years he was a frequent and valued contributor to this paper, and his writings were always of interest and highly acceptable to the public. Deceased is survived by his wife and the following children: Maud, wife of Walter Parrish, of Loretto, John M., Mary C., Cecelia, Rose, Paul, Henry J. and M.L., the latter two of the sons being residents of Vandergrift, Pa. The funeral took place on Monday, when after the services in the Catholic church and by Peter Kaylor Post G.A.R., of Patton, the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at St. Augustine.
Ebensburg - Luke Behe, one of the most widely known and generally esteemed citizens of Northern Cambria County, died at his home near St. Augustine on Thursday of last week, aged almost sixty-four years. The direct cause of his death was a paralytic stroke received about three weeks ago, but his health had been poor for many years, his once strong constitution having been broken down by wounds and exposure from which he suffered while in the army. Luke Behe was born in Allegheny Township, this county, on March 26, 1838, being the youngest son of Matthias and Catharine (Kaylor) Behe. He grew to manhood on the farm where he was born and at the outbreak of the Rebellion went promptly to the front as a volunteer in the defense of the Union. His enlistment in Company F, 28th, Pa Volunteers, is dated in June 1861, and he was discharged in 1864, having been severely wounded in the meantime at Ringgold, Georgia, on Sherman's march to the sea. Returning to his home he took up his trade of blacksmithing and later engaged in farming. On Oct. 26th, 1868, he was married at St. Augustine to Jane R. Neason. He always took an active interest in public affairs, and was one of the most intelligent residents of his community. For years he was a frequent and valued contributor to this paper, and his writings were always of interest and highly acceptable to the public. Deceased is survived by his wife and the following children: Maud, wife of Walter Parrish, of Loretto, John M., Mary C., Cecelia, Rose, Paul, Henry J. and M.L., the latter two of the sons being residents of Vandergrift, Pa. The funeral took place on Monday, when after the services in the Catholic church and by Peter Kaylor Post G.A.R., of Patton, the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at St. Augustine.
Johnstown Tribune, March 21, 1902
Ebensburg - Luke Behe, one of the most widely known and generally esteemed citizens of Northern Cambria County, died at his home near St. Augustine on Thursday of last week, aged almost sixty-four years. The direct cause of his death was a paralytic stroke received about three weeks ago, but his health had been poor for many years, his once strong constitution having been broken down by wounds and exposure from which he suffered while in the army. Luke Behe was born in Allegheny Township, this county, on March 26, 1838, being the youngest son of Matthias and Catharine (Kaylor) Behe. He grew to manhood on the farm where he was born and at the outbreak of the Rebellion went promptly to the front as a volunteer in the defense of the Union. His enlistment in Company F, 28th, Pa Volunteers, is dated in June 1861, and he was discharged in 1864, having been severely wounded in the meantime at Ringgold, Georgia, on Sherman's march to the sea. Returning to his home he took up his trade of blacksmithing and later engaged in farming. On Oct. 26th, 1868, he was married at St. Augustine to Jane R. Neason. He always took an active interest in public affairs, and was one of the most intelligent residents of his community. For years he was a frequent and valued contributor to this paper, and his writings were always of interest and highly acceptable to the public. Deceased is survived by his wife and the following children: Maud, wife of Walter Parrish, of Loretto, John M., Mary C., Cecelia, Rose, Paul, Henry J. and M.L., the latter two of the sons being residents of Vandergrift, Pa. The funeral took place on Monday, when after the services in the Catholic church and by Peter Kaylor Post G.A.R., of Patton, the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at St. Augustine.
Ebensburg - Luke Behe, one of the most widely known and generally esteemed citizens of Northern Cambria County, died at his home near St. Augustine on Thursday of last week, aged almost sixty-four years. The direct cause of his death was a paralytic stroke received about three weeks ago, but his health had been poor for many years, his once strong constitution having been broken down by wounds and exposure from which he suffered while in the army. Luke Behe was born in Allegheny Township, this county, on March 26, 1838, being the youngest son of Matthias and Catharine (Kaylor) Behe. He grew to manhood on the farm where he was born and at the outbreak of the Rebellion went promptly to the front as a volunteer in the defense of the Union. His enlistment in Company F, 28th, Pa Volunteers, is dated in June 1861, and he was discharged in 1864, having been severely wounded in the meantime at Ringgold, Georgia, on Sherman's march to the sea. Returning to his home he took up his trade of blacksmithing and later engaged in farming. On Oct. 26th, 1868, he was married at St. Augustine to Jane R. Neason. He always took an active interest in public affairs, and was one of the most intelligent residents of his community. For years he was a frequent and valued contributor to this paper, and his writings were always of interest and highly acceptable to the public. Deceased is survived by his wife and the following children: Maud, wife of Walter Parrish, of Loretto, John M., Mary C., Cecelia, Rose, Paul, Henry J. and M.L., the latter two of the sons being residents of Vandergrift, Pa. The funeral took place on Monday, when after the services in the Catholic church and by Peter Kaylor Post G.A.R., of Patton, the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at St. Augustine.
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Luke Behe
(Lieut) CO.F. 28th Reg.P,V.
1838-1902
Veteran 1861-1865
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